For Sale: 1973 Dodge Charger in OKEANA, Ohio for sale in Okeana, OH
Vehicle Description You are looking at a truly unique 1973 Dodge Charger.
This was a customer ordered car, which means it was made with the options / combinations the customer wanted.
(to a point, more later).
One of the things that makes this car unique is the Ralleye Package in combination with SE trim in TX9 Black.
This combination could be a 1 of 1.
With the 4-Speed manual it is certainly low number car.
The Vin as assigned (WH23P3) indicates it is 1 of 396 4-speed cars made in 1973.
Considering it has an SE appearance (WP29P3 SE Vin) it could be 1 of 271 4-speed cars made in SE configuration.
This car is a survivor and as I know it, I am the 3rd owner.
It is mostly original.
The second owner had the car re-painted in the early 2000s and at that time, no one was reproducing the rally stripes, so he had a pair custom made as close to the original as possible.
This car looks good for 20 some years old paint.
I have the broadcast sheet for this car and have meticulously decoded it and the fender tag.
I have included the details below.
This is a Lynch Road car, so from what I understand the broadcast sheets and fender tags varied by plant and Lynch Road did not list every item on the sheet/tag, just the exceptions to what a standard car would be.
This beautiful Dodge Charger rolled off the assembly line on 5/1/1973 at 6:
47 in the morning.
It began its life with a 400 high performance engine.
I was told the original owner wanted a 440 manual with A/C and he could not order that combination, but he could get the 400 with that combination.
As a condition of the sale, the selling dealer installed the 440 six-pack before the original owner took delivery.
I have no way of verifying this, but everything else on the car has checked out according to the broadcast sheet and fender tag.
The 440 block has a 1968 date code, so based on that date, the 440 engine was manufactured before 1973 and is one of the high horsepower blocks.
The second owner installed the CD player/speakers and the headers/exhaust.
Maintenance and after market items were installed over the years.
This includes wheels/tires, shocks, coil / wires.
I have replaced the clutch and front shocks.
Other than the engine, paint and the items I have noted; this car is as it was ordered back in 1973.
As far as I know, everything is original unless noted.
This car is not perfect, but what almost 50 year old car is? Under my ownership, I elected to keep it original.
As you can see from the pics, the driver's seat has a split seem.
There is a small mouse hole in the headliner by the shoulder belt.
This beautiful Charger has just over 55,000 miles on the odometer.
I have owned it since 2007 and it has won many trophies over the years.
Asking $55,000 for this rare Dodge Charger 1973 Dodge Charger Details WH23P3 is 1 of 396 WP29P3 is 1 of 271 Decoding of Fender Tag:
Bottom to Top, Left to Right (Lynch Road Tag) Code Description E68 400-4 Barrel High Performance D21 Heavy Duty 4-Speed Manual Transmission WH23 W = Dodge Coronet / Charger H = High 23 = 2 Door Hardtop P3A P = 400 260HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL 3 = 1973 A = Lynch Road, MI, USA 242397 VIN Sequence Number '242397' TX9 Paint Code:
Black / Black Velvet H6X9 Trim Grade/Style/Color H = High 6 = Vinyl Bucket Seats X9 = Black TX9 Upper Door Frame:
Black / Black Velvet 501 Date Built:
5 / 01 / 1973 121038 Order Number:
121038 TX9 Roof Type OR Color:
Black / Black Velvet U Built to Specifications for USA Order V21 Performance Hood Treatment H51 Single Air /w Heater V6R Longitudinal Stripes, Red 26 26 in.
Radiator G11 Tinted Glass All G37 Left Hand Remote, Right Hand Manual Chrome Racing Mirrors 09118 09 = Gate 9 118=18th body through the gate for production day (101 = 1st) 238045 Sequence number since beginning of production year.
(100001 = 1st) 056 Last 3 digits of Engine Assembly 989807 989 = Last 3 Digits of Axle Assembly 807 = Last 3 Digits of Transmission Assembly 2 K Inspection Tag - Inspector 2, Inspector K Broadcast Sheet Decoding Line 1 Sequence Number B237623 Vehicle Order Number Unreadable VIN Car Line WH = Charger Hardtop Body Type 23 = 2 Door Hardtop Engine P = 400 4-Barrel Year 3 = 1973 Plant A = Lynch Road, MI Build Spec U = USA Sold Car Y14 = Sold Car It was ordered by a customer Finish Y97 = 3 Gallons of Gas Line 2 Engine E68 = 400-4 Barrel High Performance Trans D21 = Heavy Duty 4-Speed Manual Transmission Axle D53 = 3.
23 Gear Ratio D8Size 3 = 8 inch Axle Size D91 S/G 1 = Sure Grip Axle Tires T93 = Raised White Letter G70 x 14 Trim Code H6X9 = H = High Price Class 6 = Vinyl Bucket Seats X9 = Black UDF Color TX9 = Black Upper Door Frame Paint Style V01 = Single Tone Paint Scheme Body Paint TX9 = Formal Black Roof Top Style TX9 = Black Vinal Top K Stripe 1st V6R = Longitudinal Stripes, Red Line 3 Steering Column 315 X9 7005 = B-Body, Power Steering, Floor Shift, Black, Non-TiltSteering Wheel 25 X9 25 = Unknown X9=Black Horn Pad 80 X9 80 = 3 Button Horn X9=Black Rad 47 = 3673947 26 Core Hose Inlet 57 = 2863257 Max Cool Alt 11 = 3656711 or 3755411 Dual Pully Fan 49 = 3462149 7 Blade Fan Fan Spacer 79 = 3462179 Thermal Bat 62 = Unknown V V21 = Performance Hood Line 4 Vac Fit 11 = 3 Way.
122 Diameter Engine 056 = Last 3 Digits of Engine Assembly Carb 32 = Unknown Trans 807 = Last 3 Digits of Transmission Assembly Pin 32 = 32 Teeth P/N 2538932 Shaft 101 = P/N 2996101 Type 7290 50.
68 Length 3.
25 Diameter Axle 989 = Last 3 Digits of Axle Assembly Wheels Road / Color / Spare 60 TX9 00 Also See Line 12 W Codes Wheel Cover 54 = Standard Dodge Wheel Cover Also See Line 12 W Codes Frame 49 = Unknown Front S/Bar 91 = P/N 3402891 Shock FT 01 = Standard Shock See Line 12 S Codes Shock RR 63 =Unknown See Line 12 S Codes Line 5 (All Last Digits of Part Numbers Unless Noted) Torsion Bar 659 658 Rear Spring 752 752 Clutch/Brake 56 20 Exhaust 945 948 Tail Pipe 03 02 Car Height BP1 (BP5 is standard height, below is low and above is high.
) Mas Cyl 45 Line 6 Time 6:
47 Rolled off the line on 5/1/1973 at 6:
47 in the morning Carpet FT = 34 Color = X8 (Black) RR = 00 Wiring ENG FRT=39 ENG RR=00 H/LP=26 (All last digits of P/N) Pulley Drive=82 3614382 Fan=07 3698907 (All last digits of P/N) Drive Belt Fan=00 P/Stg=85 AC=82 A/inj=00 (All last digits of P/N) Line 7 Console C16 = Center Console Rear Arm Rests C23 = Arm Rest with Ash Tray Seats C56 = Bucket Seats Carpet C93 = Standard Carpet Rear Size B25=Brake size 10.
00 x 2.
50 Disc B41=Front Disc Brakes A Combo Groups A57 = Rallye Package Line 8 Heater H51 = Air Conditioning Glass G11 = Tinted Glass Mirror O/S G37 = Left Hand Remote, Right Hand Manual Chrome Racing Mirrors Mirror Inside G41 = Prismatic Day/Night Mirror Alter F11 = 70 Amp Hr Alternator Battery F23 = 59 Amp Battery with Yellow Caps Blank Box F92 = Unknown Line 9 Glove Box J11 = Lockable Glove Box Lid Cigar Lighter J15 = Cigar Lighter Wipers J25 = 3 Speed Wipers Horns J31 = Dual Horns Hood Pin J45 = Chrome Hood Pins Hood Rel.
J52 = Inside Hood Release Hood J54 = Sport Hood Inst.
Panel J97 = Rallye Instrument Panel Map Light L5 = Map Light Glove Box L11 = Glove Box Light Ash Tray L15 = Ash Tray Light Cargo/Trunk L25 = Trunk Compartment Light Turn Signal L31 = Fender Mounted Turn Signal Line 10 Drip Trough M21 = Drip Rail Sill M25 = Wide Body Moulding Wheel Lip M26 = Chrome Lip Moulding Rear/Front Guards M85 = Front and Rear Bumper Guards Ign Switch L65 = Time Delay Ignition Switch Light H/L On Signal L72 = Headlight on Warning Signal Line 11 Dual Exhaust N41 = Dual Exhaust Exhaust Tips N42 = Exhaust Tips Coolant N76 = Coolant Recovery Canister Gov/Tack N85 = Tachometer Line 12 Radio R11 = Music Master AM Front Shock S01 = Standard Front Shock Rear Shock S31 = Standard Rear Shock.
This was a customer ordered car, which means it was made with the options / combinations the customer wanted.
(to a point, more later).
One of the things that makes this car unique is the Ralleye Package in combination with SE trim in TX9 Black.
This combination could be a 1 of 1.
With the 4-Speed manual it is certainly low number car.
The Vin as assigned (WH23P3) indicates it is 1 of 396 4-speed cars made in 1973.
Considering it has an SE appearance (WP29P3 SE Vin) it could be 1 of 271 4-speed cars made in SE configuration.
This car is a survivor and as I know it, I am the 3rd owner.
It is mostly original.
The second owner had the car re-painted in the early 2000s and at that time, no one was reproducing the rally stripes, so he had a pair custom made as close to the original as possible.
This car looks good for 20 some years old paint.
I have the broadcast sheet for this car and have meticulously decoded it and the fender tag.
I have included the details below.
This is a Lynch Road car, so from what I understand the broadcast sheets and fender tags varied by plant and Lynch Road did not list every item on the sheet/tag, just the exceptions to what a standard car would be.
This beautiful Dodge Charger rolled off the assembly line on 5/1/1973 at 6:
47 in the morning.
It began its life with a 400 high performance engine.
I was told the original owner wanted a 440 manual with A/C and he could not order that combination, but he could get the 400 with that combination.
As a condition of the sale, the selling dealer installed the 440 six-pack before the original owner took delivery.
I have no way of verifying this, but everything else on the car has checked out according to the broadcast sheet and fender tag.
The 440 block has a 1968 date code, so based on that date, the 440 engine was manufactured before 1973 and is one of the high horsepower blocks.
The second owner installed the CD player/speakers and the headers/exhaust.
Maintenance and after market items were installed over the years.
This includes wheels/tires, shocks, coil / wires.
I have replaced the clutch and front shocks.
Other than the engine, paint and the items I have noted; this car is as it was ordered back in 1973.
As far as I know, everything is original unless noted.
This car is not perfect, but what almost 50 year old car is? Under my ownership, I elected to keep it original.
As you can see from the pics, the driver's seat has a split seem.
There is a small mouse hole in the headliner by the shoulder belt.
This beautiful Charger has just over 55,000 miles on the odometer.
I have owned it since 2007 and it has won many trophies over the years.
Asking $55,000 for this rare Dodge Charger 1973 Dodge Charger Details WH23P3 is 1 of 396 WP29P3 is 1 of 271 Decoding of Fender Tag:
Bottom to Top, Left to Right (Lynch Road Tag) Code Description E68 400-4 Barrel High Performance D21 Heavy Duty 4-Speed Manual Transmission WH23 W = Dodge Coronet / Charger H = High 23 = 2 Door Hardtop P3A P = 400 260HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL 3 = 1973 A = Lynch Road, MI, USA 242397 VIN Sequence Number '242397' TX9 Paint Code:
Black / Black Velvet H6X9 Trim Grade/Style/Color H = High 6 = Vinyl Bucket Seats X9 = Black TX9 Upper Door Frame:
Black / Black Velvet 501 Date Built:
5 / 01 / 1973 121038 Order Number:
121038 TX9 Roof Type OR Color:
Black / Black Velvet U Built to Specifications for USA Order V21 Performance Hood Treatment H51 Single Air /w Heater V6R Longitudinal Stripes, Red 26 26 in.
Radiator G11 Tinted Glass All G37 Left Hand Remote, Right Hand Manual Chrome Racing Mirrors 09118 09 = Gate 9 118=18th body through the gate for production day (101 = 1st) 238045 Sequence number since beginning of production year.
(100001 = 1st) 056 Last 3 digits of Engine Assembly 989807 989 = Last 3 Digits of Axle Assembly 807 = Last 3 Digits of Transmission Assembly 2 K Inspection Tag - Inspector 2, Inspector K Broadcast Sheet Decoding Line 1 Sequence Number B237623 Vehicle Order Number Unreadable VIN Car Line WH = Charger Hardtop Body Type 23 = 2 Door Hardtop Engine P = 400 4-Barrel Year 3 = 1973 Plant A = Lynch Road, MI Build Spec U = USA Sold Car Y14 = Sold Car It was ordered by a customer Finish Y97 = 3 Gallons of Gas Line 2 Engine E68 = 400-4 Barrel High Performance Trans D21 = Heavy Duty 4-Speed Manual Transmission Axle D53 = 3.
23 Gear Ratio D8Size 3 = 8 inch Axle Size D91 S/G 1 = Sure Grip Axle Tires T93 = Raised White Letter G70 x 14 Trim Code H6X9 = H = High Price Class 6 = Vinyl Bucket Seats X9 = Black UDF Color TX9 = Black Upper Door Frame Paint Style V01 = Single Tone Paint Scheme Body Paint TX9 = Formal Black Roof Top Style TX9 = Black Vinal Top K Stripe 1st V6R = Longitudinal Stripes, Red Line 3 Steering Column 315 X9 7005 = B-Body, Power Steering, Floor Shift, Black, Non-TiltSteering Wheel 25 X9 25 = Unknown X9=Black Horn Pad 80 X9 80 = 3 Button Horn X9=Black Rad 47 = 3673947 26 Core Hose Inlet 57 = 2863257 Max Cool Alt 11 = 3656711 or 3755411 Dual Pully Fan 49 = 3462149 7 Blade Fan Fan Spacer 79 = 3462179 Thermal Bat 62 = Unknown V V21 = Performance Hood Line 4 Vac Fit 11 = 3 Way.
122 Diameter Engine 056 = Last 3 Digits of Engine Assembly Carb 32 = Unknown Trans 807 = Last 3 Digits of Transmission Assembly Pin 32 = 32 Teeth P/N 2538932 Shaft 101 = P/N 2996101 Type 7290 50.
68 Length 3.
25 Diameter Axle 989 = Last 3 Digits of Axle Assembly Wheels Road / Color / Spare 60 TX9 00 Also See Line 12 W Codes Wheel Cover 54 = Standard Dodge Wheel Cover Also See Line 12 W Codes Frame 49 = Unknown Front S/Bar 91 = P/N 3402891 Shock FT 01 = Standard Shock See Line 12 S Codes Shock RR 63 =Unknown See Line 12 S Codes Line 5 (All Last Digits of Part Numbers Unless Noted) Torsion Bar 659 658 Rear Spring 752 752 Clutch/Brake 56 20 Exhaust 945 948 Tail Pipe 03 02 Car Height BP1 (BP5 is standard height, below is low and above is high.
) Mas Cyl 45 Line 6 Time 6:
47 Rolled off the line on 5/1/1973 at 6:
47 in the morning Carpet FT = 34 Color = X8 (Black) RR = 00 Wiring ENG FRT=39 ENG RR=00 H/LP=26 (All last digits of P/N) Pulley Drive=82 3614382 Fan=07 3698907 (All last digits of P/N) Drive Belt Fan=00 P/Stg=85 AC=82 A/inj=00 (All last digits of P/N) Line 7 Console C16 = Center Console Rear Arm Rests C23 = Arm Rest with Ash Tray Seats C56 = Bucket Seats Carpet C93 = Standard Carpet Rear Size B25=Brake size 10.
00 x 2.
50 Disc B41=Front Disc Brakes A Combo Groups A57 = Rallye Package Line 8 Heater H51 = Air Conditioning Glass G11 = Tinted Glass Mirror O/S G37 = Left Hand Remote, Right Hand Manual Chrome Racing Mirrors Mirror Inside G41 = Prismatic Day/Night Mirror Alter F11 = 70 Amp Hr Alternator Battery F23 = 59 Amp Battery with Yellow Caps Blank Box F92 = Unknown Line 9 Glove Box J11 = Lockable Glove Box Lid Cigar Lighter J15 = Cigar Lighter Wipers J25 = 3 Speed Wipers Horns J31 = Dual Horns Hood Pin J45 = Chrome Hood Pins Hood Rel.
J52 = Inside Hood Release Hood J54 = Sport Hood Inst.
Panel J97 = Rallye Instrument Panel Map Light L5 = Map Light Glove Box L11 = Glove Box Light Ash Tray L15 = Ash Tray Light Cargo/Trunk L25 = Trunk Compartment Light Turn Signal L31 = Fender Mounted Turn Signal Line 10 Drip Trough M21 = Drip Rail Sill M25 = Wide Body Moulding Wheel Lip M26 = Chrome Lip Moulding Rear/Front Guards M85 = Front and Rear Bumper Guards Ign Switch L65 = Time Delay Ignition Switch Light H/L On Signal L72 = Headlight on Warning Signal Line 11 Dual Exhaust N41 = Dual Exhaust Exhaust Tips N42 = Exhaust Tips Coolant N76 = Coolant Recovery Canister Gov/Tack N85 = Tachometer Line 12 Radio R11 = Music Master AM Front Shock S01 = Standard Front Shock Rear Shock S31 = Standard Rear Shock.
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